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Edmonton Folk Music Festival with Half Moon Run, Margo Price, and more

Aug 10, 2023  ·  Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Aug 10
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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Half Moon Run, formed via Craigslist in Montreal's Mile End in 2009, features multi-instrumentalists Devon, Conner, and Dylan. The band released their platinum debut, "Dark Eyes" in 2012, and has won two Juno Awards with their inventive musical style.
Margo Price, Nashville-born country singer, rose to fame with her honest, classic style on her debut *Midwest Farmer’s Daughter*. Known for truth-telling songs and collaborations with country legends.
Old Crow Medicine Show, known for energetic folk and Americana, started busking in 1998. They've won 2 Grammys, were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, and their hit "Wagon Wheel" is double-platinum.
Ben Harper, a versatile songwriter born in 1969, blends pop, reggae, soul, blues, rock, and folk. With 18 albums, 16M sales, 3 Grammys, and hits like "Yard Sale," he's known for lyrical honesty and social activism.
Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey captivate with their soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for timeless albums, a Grammy nod, and ARIA wins, they're a global sensation.
Swedish troubadour Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man on Earth, captivates with raw voice and guitar. Known for energetic live shows and introspective songwriting, Matsson crafts songs exploring life's big questions. Live performances are dynamic and engaging.
Juno nominee and Polaris Prize longlisted musician Tim Baker, from St. John’s, Newfoundland, blends masterful songwriting with holiday warmth in "Full Rainbow of Light." Known for his international tours and selling out venues like Massey Hall, Baker continues his artistic evolution with a bridge between full-band strength and solo vulnerability.
Born in Johannesburg, now in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a horticulturist turned musician known for indie-rock and folk. With albums like "Evening Machines" (Grammy-nominated) and "Appaloosa Bones," his velvet baritone captivates listeners. He tours internationally and collaborates with U.S. symphonies. Offstage, he runs Starling Farm in Boulder County.
Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.
Formed in Kalamazoo, Greensky Bluegrass merges rock and Americana, known for hits like "If Sorrows Swim." They’ve shared stages with Béla Fleck and hit #1 on bluegrass charts.
Born in Canada, Sue Foley is renowned for her Texas blues style, wielding her pink Fender Telecaster, Pinky. Known for hits like "Dallas Man," Foley's collaborations include Lavelle White and Angela Strehli. Her album "PINKY'S BLUES" showcases her devotion to blues with classics like "Stop These Teardrops" and "Boogie Real Low."
Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.
Valerie June, known for her distinctive voice and style, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter from Tennessee. She blends love and joy in her music, with albums like "Pushin’ Against A Stone" and "The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers." Praised by Bob Dylan, she has collaborated with M. Ward, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Norah Jones. Her songs resonate with emotional honesty and optimism.
Winnipeg’s Bros. Landreth, brothers Dave and Joey, blend soulful roots and guitar-driven rock. Two-time JUNO winners, Grammy-winning songwriters, praised for heartfelt songs.
DakhaBrakha is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded by avant-garde director Vladyslav Troitskyi, they blend Ukrainian folk with global rhythms, using Indian, Arabic, African, and Australian instruments. Known for powerful vocals and theatrical performances, their unique "ethnic chaos" sound promotes cultural liberation worldwide.
Julian Taylor's "Pathways," co-produced with Colin Linden, features insightful tracks on overcoming life's struggles. The acoustic title track, co-written with Robert Priest and featuring Allison Russell, encapsulates themes of righteousness, acceptance, and enlightenment.
Dervish, from Sligo, Ireland, is a top traditional Irish band known for fiery live shows and strong musicianship. They've self-released 12 albums, toured globally, and won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.
Born in Quebec, Le Vent du Nord is a leading progressive folk band known for powerful performances, 12 albums, 2,400+ shows, and multiple JUNO, FÉLIX, and international awards.
Mariel Buckley, a genuine Americana singer-songwriter, blends melancholic folk with 90s alt-rock influences. Known for sharp vocals and magnetic live shows, she’s acclaimed for albums like *Driving In The Dark* and *Everywhere I Used To Be*.
Crystal Shawanda, from the Wikwemikong reserve in Ontario, is an Indigenous Blues musician. Formerly a country artist with RCA, she later embraced the blues, inspired by her youth. Known for her powerful voice, she's released multiple blues albums with True North Records, performed at the 2013 Obama Inauguration, and is a motivational speaker.
The Paper Kites, an Australian band, blend folk/rock/Americana, boasting over a billion streams. Known for hits like 'Bloom,' certified platinum in multiple countries, they've toured globally, captivating audiences with heartfelt performances. Their albums earned ARIA nominations for Best Blues & Roots and Best Adult Contemporary Album.
David Keenan, known for raw, poetic folk-rock, crafts intimate, mythic tales in his acclaimed albums, earning top UK/Irish reviews and praise for his vivid storytelling.
Grace Petrie is a folk singer-songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, known for her emotive anthem "Farewell to Welfare." Her witty takes on life, love, and politics have made her a respected voice in UK's folk scene.
Melbourne’s Steph Strings blends blues, Celtic, and folk with fingerstyle guitar and storytelling. Known for EPs *LION* and *Cradle Mountain*, she’s toured globally, opening for The Cat Empire and Ziggy Alberts.
Born in Canada, Jill Barber blends jazz and French chanson, famed for her album "Chansons" with over 120M streams. She sings Piaf-inspired songs, collaborated with Grammy-nom Drew Jurecka.
Aysanabee, an award-winning Oji-Cree artist, blends indie, soul, and electronic sounds. First Indigenous artist to win Canada's JUNO for Alternative Album and Songwriter of the Year.
JUNO-winning Canadian folk singer-songwriter James Keelaghan crafts deeply moving, story-driven songs about history and humanity. Known for hits like “Cold Missouri Waters,” he’s praised as “Canada’s finest songwriter” and has collaborated with Catherine MacLellan, Lynn Miles, and Dave Gunning.

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